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Aristocratic women parading past a ?shop, Tokyo
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Aristocratic women parading past a ?shop, Tokyo
Aristocratic women parading passing a ?yojiya, a shop selling brushes and toothpicks, Tokyo, 18th century. Young maids carry a mirror and a portable stove in front of four women in fine kimono Female pilgrim ichiko at left. Handcoloured ukiyo-e woodblock print by Toyokuni Utagawa from Shikitei Sanbas Ehon Imayo Sugata (Picture Book of the Modern Forms and Figures, Tokyo, 1916. Reprint of the original from 1802. Handcoloured ukiyo-e woodblock print by Toyokuni Utagawa from Shikitei Sanbas Ehon Imayo Sugata (Picture Book of the Modern Forms and Figures, Tokyo, 1916. Reprint of the original from 1802
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Aristocratic Bowl Cartouche Ehon Figures Forms Imayo Kettle Kimono Lifestyle Parading Past Picnic Pipe Sanba Shikitei Sugata Tobacco Tokyo Toyokuni Tray Ukiyo Utagawa Woodblock Woodcut A Shop Noodles Soba
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In this handcoloured ukiyo-e woodblock print by Toyokuni Utagawa, titled "Aristocratic Women Parading Past a Yojiya Shop in Tokyo," we witness a scene from the 18th century Japan, where four elegantly dressed women, adorned in fine kimonos, stroll past a Yojiya shop in Tokyo. The Yojiya was a popular shop during the Edo period, selling essentials such as brushes and toothpicks. Accompanying the women are young maids, carrying a mirror and a portable stove. The woman on the left, identified as a female pilgrim named Ichiko, sits on a straw mat, holding a bowl of soba noodles. Another woman holds a tray with a kettle and what appears to be a tobacco pipe, suggesting they may be taking a picnic break. The women's fashionable attire and accessories reflect the latest trends of the time, showcasing the opulence and elegance of the aristocratic class. The intricate patterns and vibrant colours of their kimonos, combined with the delicate details of their obi sashes and accessories, add to the overall beauty and allure of the scene. The cartouche at the top of the print bears the title and artist's name, "Toyokuni Utagawa from Shikitei Sanbas Ehon Imayo Sugata," indicating that this print is from the "Picture Book of the Modern Forms and Figures." The print's intricate details and vivid colours have been beautifully preserved in this reprint from 1916, offering a glimpse into the lifestyle and culture of Japan during the 18th century.
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